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10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust
Located in Pasadena, TX
This bronze is a bust that depicts a pious Buddhist . Its wonderfully made and cast in a thick
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20th Century Chinese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust
10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

$1,600
H 108 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and impressive Chinese bronze Guanyin, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture
Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture

Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture

$375
H 8.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible large scale bronze Buddha head having impressive detail in its decoration. RR
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head
Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head

Impressively Large 19th Century Bronze Buddha Head

$3,250
H 31 in W 16 in D 15 in
Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking Buddha head having meticulously detailed bronze bust and beautifully grained wooden base.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base
Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base

Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base

$1,850
H 14 in W 9 in D 7 in
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

$450 / set
H 3.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of chinese bronze Buddha bust table lamps on wooden base. Measures 15"W X 8"D X
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust Table Lamps
Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust Table Lamps

Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust Table Lamps

$1,871 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 26.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

$450 / set
H 3.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Early Chinese/Silk Road, Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust-Possibly 10thC or e 9687
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Chinese/Silk Road. Bust alone stands 7.5 inches tall. The crown, face, and overall look
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Early Chinese/Silk Road, Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust-Possibly 10thC or e 9687
Early Chinese/Silk Road, Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust-Possibly 10thC or e 9687

Early Chinese/Silk Road, Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust-Possibly 10thC or e 9687

$8,850
H 7.25 in W 3 in D 1.7 in
19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century bronze bust of Buddha on the original hand carved custom base. The pleasing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base
19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base

19th Century Bronze Bust of Buddha on a Wooden Base

$1,880
H 10 in W 8 in D 4 in

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"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust
Located in Fremantle, W.Australia
A late 18th to early 19th century Chinese bust of a Daoist Scholar made from lacquered and gilt
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Busts

Materials

Bronze

"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust

"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust

H 14.57 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in
Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy cast bronze Buddha bust or head on a black lacquered wood plinth. This Tibetan style Buddha
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base
Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base

Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base

H 23 in W 11 in D 9 in
Bronze Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze Chinese bust Chih-Fan by Jean Stlicht
Category

Early 20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust
Bronze Bust

Bronze Bust

H 17 in W 11 in D 8 in
Art Deco Bronze Bust Chinese Boy with Hat and Braid. C. Le Van 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bust of a young Chinese boy with hat and queue hairstyle, braid- signed by C. Le
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bust Chinese Boy with Hat and Braid. C. Le Van 1930
Art Deco Bronze Bust Chinese Boy with Hat and Braid. C. Le Van 1930

Art Deco Bronze Bust Chinese Boy with Hat and Braid. C. Le Van 1930

H 11.42 in W 6.11 in D 6.7 in
Gaston Hauchecorne: Rare Bronze Sculpture of a Laughing Monk
By Gaston Hauchecorne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston Hauchecorne (1880-1944, France) : Bronze patinated bust of a chinese monk laughing / Buste
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Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gaston Hauchecorne: Rare Bronze Sculpture of a Laughing Monk
Gaston Hauchecorne: Rare Bronze Sculpture of a Laughing Monk

Gaston Hauchecorne: Rare Bronze Sculpture of a Laughing Monk

H 8.27 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Antique Chinese 19th Century Bronze Statue of Kuan Yin, Goddess of Compassion
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese 19th century bronze statue of Kuan Yin, Goddess of compassion. A lovely little
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese 19th Century Bronze Statue of Kuan Yin, Goddess of Compassion
Antique Chinese 19th Century Bronze Statue of Kuan Yin, Goddess of Compassion

Antique Chinese 19th Century Bronze Statue of Kuan Yin, Goddess of Compassion

H 12.75 in W 6.25 in D 5.25 in
Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large bronze buddha hand sculpture fragment
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Fragment
Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Fragment

Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Fragment

H 4 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool four faced bronze Buddha head sculpture or paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight

H 4.5 in Dm 4 in
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool four faced bronze Buddha head sculpture or paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight

H 4.5 in Dm 4 in
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool four faced bronze Buddha head sculpture or paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight

H 3.25 in Dm 3 in
Bronze Bust of Chinese Deity
Located in New York, NY
A 20th century bronze bust. Artist unknown. The bust is likely the Chinese deity Shou Xing - one of
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of Chinese Deity
Bronze Bust of Chinese Deity

Bronze Bust of Chinese Deity

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
Bronze Buddha Sculpture Signed by Artist
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 17 inch bronze Buddha sculpture from a Palm Beach estate Signed by Artist With Third Eye
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Export Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Sculpture Signed by Artist
Bronze Buddha Sculpture Signed by Artist

Bronze Buddha Sculpture Signed by Artist

H 17.25 in W 12 in D 11 in
Dramatic Sung Style Bronze Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very elegant and large bronze bust of a Bodhisatva made early in the 20th century after a 12th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Statues

Dramatic Sung Style Bronze Bust
Dramatic Sung Style Bronze Bust

Dramatic Sung Style Bronze Bust

H 23.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
A 20th C. Bronze Portrait Bust
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Bronze Portrait Bust of an Asian Woman Mounted on a Lacquer Base. Signature in Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

A 20th C. Bronze Portrait Bust
A 20th C. Bronze Portrait Bust

A 20th C. Bronze Portrait Bust

H 12 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
Antique Bronze Guan Yin Buddha Bust
Located in Sarasota, FL
Antique bronze Guan Yin Buddha bust with gold leaf accents. Ming Dynasty. Outstanding Craftsmanship
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Antique 1640s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Guan Yin Buddha Bust
Antique Bronze Guan Yin Buddha Bust

Antique Bronze Guan Yin Buddha Bust

H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in

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Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressive bronze Buddha head fragment displayed on wood stand circa late 19th century. The Buddha was cast in the early "U Thong" style that flourished between the 12-13rd century...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand
Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand

Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand

$5,000 Sale Price
33% Off
H 32.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. These folding chairs are made of very rar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$2,521 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Thai cast bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai kingdom, circa 15th century, Thailand. The Buddha's pleasing face, with its narrow, oval shape and sharp features is exemplary o...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand
Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand

Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand

$2,500
H 12 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,286 / item
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Thai Bronze Head of a Buddha
Located in Montreal, QC
Thai bronze head of a Buddha standing on a teak base.  
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Vintage 1970s Thai More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Thai Bronze Head of a Buddha
Thai Bronze Head of a Buddha

Thai Bronze Head of a Buddha

$1,850
H 22.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket / pill box Stamp 935 PHV
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket box stamped 935 and PHV and other stamps (please see images), weight 160g. Amazing colour. Enamelled on all sides including th...
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20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket / pill box Stamp 935 PHV
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket / pill box Stamp 935 PHV

1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket / pill box Stamp 935 PHV

$950
H 0.4 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Kano Naonobu (1607-1650) Plum Tree and Birds Six-fold Japanese Screen. Ink and slight color on paper. In this evocative ink work spread over a six-panel folding screen, we see the c...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.
17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.

17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.

$38,000
H 65 in W 145 in D 0.75 in
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast with delicate serene features, very refined detailing throughout. Featuring bow-shaped mouth and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous pierced earlobes, the hair in raised ...
Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

$4,406
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Antique Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Head Fragment Bust Sculpture Thai, 18th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Antique Asian and extremely detailed cast bronze fragment of the head of Buddha, dating from the 18 century and presumably having Thai or Tibetan origins. The sculpture fragment is s...
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Antique 18th Century Thai Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Head Fragment Bust Sculpture Thai, 18th Century
Antique Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Head Fragment Bust Sculpture Thai, 18th Century

Antique Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Head Fragment Bust Sculpture Thai, 18th Century

$1,750
H 13.6 in W 5 in D 6 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Queens, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja1
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a very large and beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg with intricated patterns made by hand seating on a wood stand, early 20 century. It's measured about 17" x 10" with...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja1
Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja1

Chinese "Giant" Cloisonné Enamel Egg "Flowers" with Wood Stand #Ja1

$2,250
H 17 in Dm 10 in
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment Custom Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood and lucite stand. The Buddha's eyes are closed in serene meditation. The piece has a nice feel a...
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment Custom Wood Stand
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment Custom Wood Stand

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment Custom Wood Stand

$795
H 12.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Bronze Buddha Head on Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative bronze Buddha headon black wood base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 6" W x 6" D x 14" H; the actual bronze head is 8.5" H. Great l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Head on Wood Base
Bronze Buddha Head on Wood Base

Bronze Buddha Head on Wood Base

$520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in W 6 in D 6 in
19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Not sure of origin. Most likely this head has been removed from its original body. From a great Los Angeles collection.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha
19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha

19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha

$3,250
H 14 in W 11 in D 8 in
Carved Vintage Tibetan or Thailand Polychromed and Giltwood Mandalay Statue
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This carved vintage Mandalay statue is a striking example of Southeast Asian artistry, likely originating from Tibet or Thailand. Crafted from solid giltwood and richly decorated wit...
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Vintage 1940s Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Carved Vintage Tibetan or Thailand Polychromed and Giltwood Mandalay Statue
Carved Vintage Tibetan or Thailand Polychromed and Giltwood Mandalay Statue

Carved Vintage Tibetan or Thailand Polychromed and Giltwood Mandalay Statue

$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 55.5 in W 23 in D 9 in
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Find a variety of bust bronze Chinese available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and marble, all bust bronze Chinese available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of bust bronze Chinese available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Bust bronze Chinese are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

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Prices for bust bronze Chinese can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bust bronze Chinese begin at $425 and can go as high as $8,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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  • What are Chinese bronzes?
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    Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are Chinese bronze bells?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is Chinese bronze made of?
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    Chinese bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The material was influential in China’s growth and development from roughly 3300 to 1200 B.C. Due to its durability and abundance, bronze was used to make weapons and tools during this time. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze goods on 1stDibs.
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    A Chinese bronze censer is a decorative bowl fashioned out of bronze metal. Its purpose is to hold burning incense. In addition to bronze, the Chinese made censers out of copper, porcelain and stone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese bronze censers.

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